Steve Schwarz underwent spinal surgery, only to later succumb to MRSA due to discontinuation of antibiotics at a care home.

Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.

Steve Schwarz, 67, died from an MRSA infection after he stopped receiving antibiotics as prescribed. His family has been ...

However, substantial differences in MRSA local epidemiology, infection control policy, antibiotic use pattern and patient mix make it difficult to compare results and draw solid conclusions.

Doxycycline, a widely used antibiotic for bacterial infections, has shown effectiveness as post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) in reducing certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Recent ...

Dalbavancin is under clinical development by AbbVie and currently in Phase III for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Infections. According to GlobalData, Phase III drugs for ...

17, 2024 — Researchers created realistic, skin-like replicas made of Ecoflex, a type of silicone rubber that can potentially serve as a platform to evaluate risks of bacterial infections from ...

skin and skin structure infections (SSSI) caused by bacteria, sepsis and Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia. It was under development for the treatment of diabetic foot infection (DFI), ...

Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that often ...

Yeast infections usually get worse until treatment begins. The symptoms depend on the location. For example, a vaginal yeast infection can cause increased itching, redness, inflammation, and even ...